Alto
Pronunciation: [ ALT-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alto first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 97 babies have been named Alto in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alto is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,602 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,602
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Alto
Alto is a boy name .
Is Alto a boy or girl name? Alto is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,602 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,513. Alto is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alto is currently ranked #37,602 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Alto include Alton, Altair . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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